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ESA Selects Kepler as Prime Contractor for HydRON-DS Element #1 Project

Oct 16, 2024•over 1 year ago

Contract Type

contract

TorontoTelecommunications

Description

The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen Kepler Communications, Inc. as the prime contractor for the 36M EUR contract to lead the development of the low Earth orbit segment (Element#1) of the High Throughput Optical Network (HydRON) program. The project aims to demonstrate a high capacity, low latency data transport system in low Earth orbit and improve secure access to space-generated data for all ESA member states.

Company Information

Company

Kepler Communications

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Kepler Communications, Inc. is a satellite telecommunications provider on a mission to build the Internet for space. Incorporated in 2015, Kepler provides real-time, continuous connectivity for space communications, abolishing barriers to make space-generated data universally available. The company is vertically integrated, with an in-house production facility allowing satellites to be designed and built on-site. The Kepler Network will initially service low Earth orbit (LEO) and plans to provide connectivity services to space missions in LEO, MEO, GEO, and beyond. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Kepler is building a global company to enable communications for the future space economy.

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